Japanese Army 35mm Type 10 Flare Pistol

Published on November 19, 2017
Duration: 6:36

This expert-level review by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons details the Japanese Army 35mm Type 10 Flare Pistol. It covers its development in 1921 (Taishō 10th year), production of approximately 8,300 units, and its mechanical operation, highlighting design similarities to the Type 26 Revolver. The review also features a rare late-war rubberized canvas holster and discusses arsenal markings from the Tokyo Army Arsenal and Kokura.

Quick Summary

The Japanese Army 35mm Type 10 Flare Pistol, developed in 1921 (Taishō 10th year), is a double-action-only flare launcher with approximately 8,300 units produced. It exhibits design influences from the Type 26 Revolver and is often found with leather holsters, though rare rubberized canvas variants from late-war periods exist.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Type 10 Flare Pistol
  2. 00:33Nomenclature and History
  3. 00:54Production and Rarity
  4. 01:13Rare Holster Detail
  5. 01:21Mechanical Operation
  6. 02:18Firing Mechanism and Type 26 Comparison
  7. 03:04Design Legacy from Type 26
  8. 03:50Markings and Manufacturing Locations
  9. 04:14Military Branch Specific Equipment
  10. 04:25Holster Materials and Dating
  11. 05:48Collector's Appeal and Auction Information

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Japanese Army 35mm Type 10 Flare Pistol?

The Japanese Army 35mm Type 10 Flare Pistol is a single-barrel flare launcher developed in 1921, designated for the Imperial Japanese Army. It features a double-action-only mechanism and shows design influences from the Type 26 Revolver.

When was the Japanese Type 10 Flare Pistol developed and how many were produced?

The Type 10 Flare Pistol was developed in 1921, corresponding to the 10th year of Japan's Taishō era. Approximately 8,300 units were produced in total.

What is notable about the holster for the Type 10 Flare Pistol?

A rare late-war rubberized canvas holster, likely from 1944, was featured. This differs from the more common leather holsters and indicates wartime material substitutions, often including a pouch for a screwdriver tool.

What design similarities exist between the Type 10 Flare Pistol and the Type 26 Revolver?

The Type 10 Flare Pistol shares significant design similarities with the Type 26 Revolver, including grip shape, back frame contours, lanyard rings, and the double-action hammer design, indicating it was modeled after the revolver.

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